The good old days were refreshing. You can put up a sign in your yard and get quick responses from interested potential buyers, or hire a listing agent and not worry about your commissions eating up your cash. The time has changed. The real estate sector has become competitive. In some areas, it is a […]
1. Get Ready – Now that you’ve decided to start investing in homes for a profit, it’s time to properly set your goals and expectations in your mind. Calculate how much cash you have available for this investment. Make sure you have enough money to cover a twenty percent down payment, the home remodel, and […]
You just bought a house and the bank approved your mortgage. Now the bank is trying to sell you your mortgage life insurance. You are excited about your new home and want to protect your family in case something happens to you, so you buy insurance thinking you got a good deal. Not necessarily. Bank […]
The walls of your house are the largest surface that people see. When properly placed on plaster walls by a professional, they blend seamlessly into the background and the images on the wall become the center of attention. When the drywall contractor did a bad job, the bumps on the wall stick out like a […]
Although the culture of the apartment tends to take over the culture of the plot, many people still prefer to buy their own plot and build their dream home. If you are like these people, we suggest that you consider some important factors such as your income, financial support, and construction cost. Here are some […]
As the Great Recessions slowly but surely fade with the hope of an eventual recovery looming on the horizon, foreign buyers and investors are beginning to look for opportunities in the American real estate market again. Even though the housing market’s stable recovery is still “in progress,” many foreigners acknowledge that US real estate is […]
The Missouri State Agency that oversees the collection and reporting of state income taxes deducted from payroll checks is: revenue Department Tax and Collection Division Withholding Tax Section P.O. Box 3375 Jefferson City, MO 65105-3375 (573) 751-5752 http://www.dor.mo.gov/ Missouri requires you to use the Missouri form “MO-W4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate” instead of a federal […]
1. Prices too ambitious An owner’s home is unique and special to him or her. They chose this house above all others, made it their own, lovingly maintained it, and tirelessly updated it. It is natural that, above all others, they overvalue the property as a competitive product in the real estate market. A quick […]
William Murdoch introduced the concept of gas for domestic use in 1812, and for the next 60 to 70 years the fuel was almost exclusively for lighting. It produced a much stronger light than candles or oil lamps, it could circulate through the houses of the upper and emerging middle classes and remain lit in […]
Stepping on a new home or renovation is not an easy task, and getting the right flooring type is an important decision. While carpet can be replaced every few years, hardwood, tile, or laminate floors are likely to stay in place for ten years or more. Hardwood floors, engineered wood, tile, and even stone all […]